Wildfire Risk: Very Low


Tornado Risk: Very Low


Hurricane Risk: Low


Hail Risk: Very Low


Flood Risk: Moderate


Tsunami Risk: Very Low


Earthquake Risk: Very Low


Wind Risk: Low

HAZARDS

0

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

0

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

0

Hazard Shelters

1

Fire Stations

0

Hospitals

0

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Chester, South Carolina, has a relatively low overall natural disaster and climate risk rating. The area experiences a moderate frequency of lightning events, with an annual expected loss of 120,327 USD and a risk score of 61.13, indicating a relatively low risk level. Additionally, the region faces a relatively low risk of hail events, with an annual expected loss of 127,244 USD and a risk score of 58.10.

Specific climate factors in Chester include a relatively low risk of hurricanes, with an annual expected loss of 621,466 USD and a risk score of 64.56, indicating a very low risk level. The area is also susceptible to strong winds, with an annual expected loss of 650,160 USD and a risk score of 72.95, categorizing the risk level as relatively moderate. Chester does not have a risk assessment for tsunamis, volcanic events, or wildfires.

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CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature
16 °F Cold

Average Precipitation
1139 mm Moderate

Average Humidity
81% Moderately High

Plant Hardiness
7/10 Moderately High

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

Flooding

Tropical Storm Claudette

2021-06-19

Flooding

Tropical Storm Michael

2018-10-10

Flooding

Tropical Stom Florence

2018-09-15

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2017-04-26

Flooding

Heavy Rain, Tropical Storm Joaquin

2015-10-01

Flooding

Tropical Storm Ida

2009-11-10

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2003-03-19

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2003-02-22

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1998-04-17

Flooding

Tropical Cyclone

1996-09-05

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1995-08-26